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Archive for March, 2008
Posted by damianf on 29 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
David Beckham, Arsenal, World Cup qualifiers and fan violence all feature on this week’s the good, the bad and the ugly. Click on the links to find out more about the stories on week 34’s show.
Good
It was good for David Beckham as he played his 100th game for England in the 0-1 defeat against France. Congratulations to another David, Northern Ireland’s David Healy after being presented with a trophy by UEFA president Michel Platini for scoring a record 13 goals in Northern Ireland’s Euro 2008 qualification campaign. continue reading
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Posted by grell on 29 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Podcast
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The next World Cup maybe in 2010, but qualifiers are already being played around the world with some big games in Asia. This weekend also sees the return of Major League Soccer and David Beckham’s second season. In addition on this week’s pod we:
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Posted by grell on 28 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Learners' Podcasts
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While most of the world were playing friendly matches, there were also some World Cup qualifiers taking place - especially in Asia. On this week’s show we also look at another new expression in English for Football
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There may have been a host of meaningless international friendlies this week, sorry Mr Beckham, but continue reading
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Posted by Ben on 28 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Everton, Posts
Massive game on Sunday for us Blues. In the biggest Merseyside derby for years I have my fingers and toes crossed that we can have a right go at them and take the 3 points.
I believe in karma so surely after the worst refereeing performance of the season by Stevie Me’s best mate Mr. Clattenberg in the reverse fixture earlier in the season at Goodison, hopefully the Gods will be wearing blue this time. continue reading
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Posted by grell on 28 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: D and D's predictions
Damian had a good week last week in the predictions battle. He called six of the nine games correctly, with one perfect score. can you do better than our ‘experts’?
Week 34 (2007/8) Predictions
| |
DB |
DF |
RES |
| Liverpool v Everton |
2-1 (1) |
1-1 |
1-0 |
| Rangers v Celtic |
1-1 |
0-1 |
1-0 |
| Lazio v Inter |
1-1 (3) |
0-1 |
1-1 |
| R. Madrid v Sevilla |
1-3 |
2-0 (1) |
3-1 |
| Colorado v LA Galaxy |
1-0 (1) |
2-0 (1) |
4-0 |
| Estudiantes v Velez Sarsfield |
2-1 (1) |
2-2 |
1-0 |
| Roma v Man United |
1-1 |
2-1 |
0-2 |
| Arsenal v Liverpool |
1-1 (3) |
0-0 (1) |
1-1 |
| Schalke v Barcelona |
0-2 (1) |
0-1 (3) |
0-1 |
| Fenerbahce v Chelsea |
1-0 (1) |
0-1 |
2-1 |
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Posted by damianf on 26 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Asia, Asian
On seeing my difficulty in trying to buy a ticket for the World Cup Qualifying Asian section match between hosts Thailand and Oman, some kindly soul felt pity on me and handed me a free ticket - as long as I supported Thailand of course. This typical act of Thai generosity came after I had walked around the very impressive Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok twice in a vain attempt to find the ticket booth that every security guard and stadium worker I asked told me was just around the next corner.
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Posted by grell on 24 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
These are some of the stories we talked about in our review of the footballing week.
The Good
- Gretna are thrown a lifeline by the Scottish Premier league. The SPL gave the struggling minnows £70,000 which means they can play their remaining matches of the season and look for more cash for next year.
Posted by damianf on 22 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Learners' Podcasts
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There are 9 games to go in the Italian and Spanish leagues and on this week’s show the languagecaster team asks which teams will become champions. There is also another new expression in English for Football
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One thing is for certain. This year’s Serie A title race is a lot more exciting than last year’s. Last year Inter finished over twenty points ahead of Roma, who were followed by Lazio and then AC Milan. How is it looking this year with nine games to go? continue reading
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Posted by grell on 22 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: England
Well, it is only a friendly, but if Capello has got any sense he’ll urge his players to continue their winning ways against the sterner test of France away. A poor display with a host of substitutions won’t do anyone any good. England need to use these friendlies to build confidence and a team that is comfortable playing together - a happy band of brothers. continue reading
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Posted by grell on 22 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Vocabulary
These are some of the words and phrases we used in this week’s podcast. For more English practice try our online quizzes and crosswords, worksheets and English for football phrases.
- a lifeline - help, reprieve
Gretna have been handed a lifeline by the Scottish Premier League.
- shaky - weak, unsafe, not solid
It seems a bit of a shaky end to the season for Gretna. continue reading
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Posted by damianf on 22 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Podcast
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There are 9 games to go in the Italian and Spanish leagues and on this week’s show the languagecaster team asks which teams will become champions. In addition:
For learners of English there are also:
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Posted by grell on 21 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: D and D's predictions
Damon continues his good run of form, beating Damian 7-6 last week, for four wins in a row. Can Damian catch him or is the race all over?
Week 33 (2007/8) Predictions
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DB |
DF |
RES |
| Man Utd v Liverpool |
1-3 |
1-0 (1) |
3-0 |
| Chelsea v Arsenal |
1-1 |
2-1 (3) |
2-1 |
| Inter v Juventus |
1-1 |
0-1 (1) |
1-2 |
| Roma v Empoli |
2-0 (1) |
3-1 (1) |
2-1 |
| R. Madrid v Valencia |
1-1 |
0-1 (1) |
2-3 |
| Levante v Villareal |
1-3 (1) |
0-2 (1) |
1-2 |
| France v England |
2-2 |
0-0 |
1-0 |
| Depor. Cali v Amer. Cali |
1-1 |
3-0 |
0-4 |
| Velez v R. Plate |
0-2 (3) |
1-1 |
0-2 |
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Posted by damianf on 20 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Tottenham
The third 4-4 draw of the season (interestingly the same teams have been involved in all three games) after a stirring comeback to overturn a three-goal deficit versus Aston Villa in October, this time we came back on three different occasions against London rivals Chelsea to snatch a point. And it could have been three had Berbatov scored in the last minute. And there you have our season in a nutshell, if only…? continue reading
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Posted by damianf on 19 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Asia, Asian, Posts
Posted by Dave on 18 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Manchester City, Posts
Who knows what tactical genius led Spurs manager Juande Ramos to take off Spurs’ two most dangerous players Lennon and Keane so early in the game, but City’s players must have thought Christmas had come early. Having been on the backfoot for much of the first half, they took instant advantage of the opportunity and proceeded to come back from behind and score the winner in style. continue reading
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